OpenStreetMap Data: How to Download Crowd-Sourced OSM Data
OpenStreetMap is like the Wikipedia of maps. As open is its key philosophy, this is also true for OSM data. Here’s how to download OpenStreetMap data.
Data Sources
Planet Labs Imagery: The Entire Earth, Everyday
Planet Labs (or simply Planet) started with one main idea: To capture our dynamic Earth… Every day. using an ultra-compact, inexpensive CubeSAT satellite.
How to Download USGS Topo Maps for Free
If you’re looking for topographic maps (contours, place names & hydrography) for the United States, the first place to look is the USGS topo maps series.
Esri Tapestry Segmentation: Who & Where Your Customers Are
Esri’s tapestry segmentation data provides insights on lifestyle choices made by customers helping you make more informative business decisions.
9 Best Free Land Cover/Land Use Data
Over the span of your life, how much has the Earth changed? Quite a bit, but you probably just can’t put a number to it. You actually CAN with land cover.
What is a Geodatabase? Personal vs File Geodatabase
If you’re a bit confused whether or not to use a file geodatabase (*.gdb) or a personal geodatabase (*.mdb)… Here’s everything you need to know.
Harmonized Environmental & Demographic Data with TerraPop
TerraPop delivers internationally comparable environment and demographic data at a global scale – this includes raster, area-level and micro-data.
Lossless Compression vs Lossy Compression
Lossless compression (like JPEG) retains values and lowers file size. However, lossy compression (like LZ77) reduces file size by eliminating redundancy.
DEM, DSM & DTM Differences – A Look at Elevation Models in GIS
We explore the differences between DEM (bare earth), DSM (natural and built environment) and DTM (vector contours and regularly-spaced points).
5 Free Global DEM Data Sources – Digital Elevation Models
Want to elevate your chances of finding a digital elevation model? Sure you do. You should dive into our list of free global DEM data sources.